Solok Street Access Padang Returns To Normal After Landslides Are Overcome

PADANG - Access in the form of Solok-Padang traffic can be passed by four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles that were previously covered by landslide material on the main route of the area, in the Ripha Pharma area, Lubuk Selasih, Solok Regency, West Sumatra.

Head of the Solok Arosuka Police Traffic Unit, Iptu Rido, said that after previously being repaired with the field team until this morning, Solok-Padang road access was back to normal and can be passed.

"The Padang-Solok road access until this morning is still smoothly passed by four-wheeled and two-wheeled riders, both from the Solok route to Padang, and vice versa," said Rido, quoted by Antara, Friday, November 28.

Nevertheless, he appealed to motorists to continue to increase their vigilance when passing through areas prone to landslides and fallen trees.

Satlantas also appealed to the public to increase their vigilance and extra concentration when driving in the midst of extreme weather, such as heavy rain and strong winds.

This appeal aims to reduce the number of traffic accidents that have the potential to increase due to slippery road conditions and limited visibility.

A number of safety tips for driving from the Traffic Unit, including drivers checking the physical condition of the vehicle, paying attention to the condition of the tires, ensuring that the lights are functioning, while traveling to reduce speed, avoiding sudden brakes, and being aware of puddles of water.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the people of West Sumatra to remain alert to potential extreme weather, including heavy to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and strong winds which are predicted to last until Saturday (29/11).

This warning was issued considering the potential for hydrometeorological disasters, such as floods and landslides in several areas in West Sumatra.

The public is advised to increase preparedness for possible natural disasters.

Potential disasters such as floods and landslides are increasing, especially in vulnerable areas.

In addition, stay away from open areas, trees, buildings, or infrastructure that are fragile when heavy rain occurs accompanied by lightning and strong winds.